Published at Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 - 01:31:04 AM. interior By Jolanda Lytch.

Does your career call for you to host business dinners in your home? Ponder your dining area and its formality.Think about the comfort level of your space. whether it'a a home office. living room or bedroom. Being thoughtful about your requirements and how your design can best satisfy those needs will pay off as you proceed.Remember that design is 90 percent inspiration.

While there is no scientific study to prove it. inspiration is the key to successful design. And you are lucky enough to be designing for someone that you know incredibly well — yourself. Spend some time thinking about the mood you want in your space and how to capture it.Make an inspiration board (physical or electronic) to keep track of your ideas. Does the beach inspire you to think more clearly?